Painter

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The closing date is 07 January 2026

Epsom & St Helier trust are looking for a substantive full time painter an decorator . The successful candidate will be responsible for all decorating tasks, including surface preparation, painting, varnishing, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to create a supportive and caring environment for service users.

The Painter and Decorator will be responsible for leading all decorating tasks, ensuring proper preparation of surfaces, applying paint and other finishes, repairing and maintaining painted surfaces, and completing all work to a high standard within project timelines. They will assist with the selection and procurement of materials, maintain a safe work environment, and support the maintenance team as required.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area;
St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Proper preparation of surfaces for painting
• Applying paint, varnish, and other finishes using brushes, rollers, or sprayers (where risk assessed)
• Repairing and maintaining painted surfaces, including touch-ups and refinishing
• Ensuring all decorating work is completed to a high standard and within project timelines
• Assisting with the selection and procurement of painting and decorating materials through the correct protocol
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area, ensuring all tools and equipment are properly stored
• Following health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
• Assisting in regular checks, repairs, and maintenance of all buildings
• Assisting the maintenance team where required and cover maintenance duties for periods of absence
• Assisting with coordinating and chaperoning contractors on-site, completing any required paperwork

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Previous experience in Painting and Decorating
• Face-to-face experience of dealing with people
• Ability to work under pressure, and respond to the Maintenance Manager requests

• To have extensive experience in the Painting and Decorating industry
• A recognized formal apprenticeship, attaining the relevant craft qualification (i.e. City and Guilds or NVQ
  3) or equivalen
• To be able to prioritise workload
• To understand the requirements of the COSHH regulations To understand Asbestos Awareness
• HHS experience
• skills of plastering, tiling and decorating
• A recognized competency certificate in the use of step ladders, ladders

• Face-to-face experience of dealing with people

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust